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21
Day Perth to Darwin Safari Tour
Departs Perth and Finishes at Darwin
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A 21 day tour visiting
Pinnacles, Murchison Gorge, Kalbarri National
Park, explore Nature's Window, the Loop and Z-Bend
Gorge - an exhilarating 150 metre descent into
the heart of the gorge, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay
World Heritage area, Sheel Beach, Coral Bay, Ningaloo
reef, Cape Range National Park, Turquoise Bay,
Karijini National Park, Hamersley Ranges, Port
Headland, 80 Mile Beach, Broome, Cable Beach,
Fitzroy River, Windjana Gorge, Tunnel Creek, Gibb
River Road, Emma Gorge, Kimberley Gorges, Bungle
Bungle (Purnululu) National Park, Kimberley Gorges,
Cathedral Gorge, Echidna Chasm, Hidden Valley,
Ord River Dam, Gibb River Road, El Questro Station,
Kununurra, Keep River National Park, Lake Argyle,
Edith Falls.
ATTENTION: This
tour is only for fit and active people, who can
hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often in
high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme
i.e. very high during summer days and very cold
during winter nights. Adventure Tours reserves
the right to assess the fitness capability of
passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not
suitable for children. Due to the remote nature
of the Kimberley region we use bush camps with
limited facilities on some nights. There is a
STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a
backpack or soft bag.
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21 Day Perth to Darwin Safari Tour |
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G-PD21 |
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Perth |
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Departure
Dates:
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14th Apr -
17th Oct: Mon Fri
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| Departure
Time: |
Perth
7.20am from Wellington Street Tourist Coach Stand |
| Finishes: |
Darwin
CBD accommodation early evening on day 21 |
| Finish
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Approx
6-7pm |
| Tour
Prices: Adult |
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1st April 2010 - 31st March 2011
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Adult
$3375
Dorm/camp
Package includes 12 nts camping and 8 nts
hostel accomm with share facilities.
Includes
12 nts camping, 3 nts budget ensuite accomm,
5 nts twin, dbl, sgl hostel accomm with
share facilities.
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Accommodation
upgrade (on 'request' basis only)
3 nights ensuite motel (Broome)
4 nights Hostel accommodation (private room/share
facilities)
Twin/Double
upgrade: Add $455 per person
Single: Add
$905
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Note:
N/S = This tour is not available to children
18 years and under.
Children under
18 years of age are not permitted to travel
unless accompanied by an adult. In agreed
circumstances written parental consent may
suffice if arranged at time of booking.
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| Extras:
See below |
| All
prices are in Australian Dollars (includes
10% GST) based on per person |
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| Discounts: |
Specials:
Book here now today
and receive a 5% earlybird discount. |
| Min
Numbers: |
8
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| Max
Numbers: |
21 |
| Staying: |
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Bush
Camps -
no facilities other than those that are carried
on the vehicle. Passengers sleep in swags
(Aussie bedroll). The tour will stop along
the way at roadhouses for clients to have
a shower etc. Bushcamping |
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Semi-Permanent
Campsites - tents must be erected
by guide and passengers, share showers and
toilets, no cooking facilities except those
carried on the vehicle. |
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Hostel
Accommodation - Dorm share rooms
with shared facilities |
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Vehicle: |
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Toyota
Coaster mini-bus - (max 22 seats)
or Mitsubishi Rosa mini-bus
(max 24 seats) - front facing air-conditioned
vehicle.
We use
our coaches in locations where there are large
driving distances on sealed roads as the larger
vehicles provide greater comfort. In all other
circumstances, we focus on providing a small
group experience with an average maximum group
size of 16.
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| Suitability: |
| ATTENTION:
This tour is only for fit and active people,
who can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain,
often in high temperatures. Temperatures can
be extreme i.e. very high during summer days
and very cold during winter nights. Adventure
Tours reserves the right to assess the fitness
capability of passengers prior to tour departure.
Tour is not suitable for children. Due to
the remote nature of the Kimberley region
we use bush camps with limited facilities
on some nights. There is a STRICT LUGGAGE
LIMIT of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or
soft bag. |
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Some
days - Hikes
up to 9kms or more per day. |
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Maximum
Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable
level of fitness is required as there will
be some walking to view places of interest.
Suitable for soft adventures with a passion
for bushwalking. |
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| To
Bring: |
Tour
ticket, Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat
and sunscreen, towel and toiletries, swimming
gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch,
insect repellent, camera, pillow, sleeping bag
(can be hired for AUD$30 or purchased for AUD$50).
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Included: |
Experienced
guide, meals as indicated, camping fees & equipment,
8 nights hostel accommodation (upgrade available
for 3 nights in Broome), National Park fees. |
| Note: |
Note:
Tour is operated as a code-share with WesternXposure.
Package is made up of two individual tours, therefore
you may travel with a different guide and passengers
during each section. Upgrade accommodation is subject
to availability at time of booking. Should the Gibb
River Road and Bungle Bungle National Park close
due to seasonal weather conditions other attractions
will be substituted. |
| Note: |
Note:
This tour is only for fit and active people, who
can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain, often
in high temperatures. Temperatures can be extreme
i.e. very high during summer days and very cold
during winter nights. The operator reserves the
right to assess the fitness capability of passengers
prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable
for children. There is a STRICT LUGGAGE LIMIT
of 15kgs per person, in a backpack or soft bag.
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| Optional
Activities: |
Optional
Activities (paid locally in AUD$ from)
Abseiling (Kalbarri) $30
Monkey Mia $45-$75 Sailing Cruise
Monkey Mia $35 Aboriginal Cultural Walk
Quad Bike $85-$100
Snorkel with Whale Sharks $385-$400 (March-June)
Coral Bay with $140-$160 Manta Rays
Glass Bottom Boat $35-60
Exmouth - Diving $145-$200
Navy Pier $165-$230 |
| Places
Of Interest: |
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A
21 day camping small group tour to Edith falls,
Lake Argyle, Kununurra, Bungle Bungles, Kimberley
Gorges, Gibb River Road, Tunnel Creek, Windjana
Gorge, Broome, Cable Beach, Karijini National
Park, Ningaloo Reef, famous Ningaloo Reef
accessible from Coral Bay's white sandy beach,
Monkey Mia, Kalbarri National Park, Pinnacles.
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ITINERARY:
BC Bush Camp (no facilities)
C Campground
CP Caravan Park
H Hostel: shared facilities
BLD Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 -
Perth to Kalbarri (H)
Jump aboard as we head north to Nambung National Park and
explore the fascinating formations of the Pinnacles Desert.
Our journey continues along coastal roads passing by seaside
fishing towns until we arrive at some local sand dunes. Get
ready for an adrenaline hit! Sand-boarding on local dunes
will get your blood rushing. In the afternoon we pass through
the major port of Gerladton, before reaching our overnight
stop in the seaside resort town of Kalbarri. (LD)
Day 2 -
Kalbarri to Shark Bay (H)
It's an early start this morning for a short drive to Murchison
Gorge in Kalbarri National Park. Here, we explore
Nature's Window, the Loop and Z-Bend Gorge - an exhilarating
150 metre descent into the heart of the gorge - before
an invigorating swim in the tranquil water pools (seasonal).
Feeling adventurous? Give abseiling a go (at own expense).
Lunch is well-earned today! In the afternoon we head towards
Monkey Mia and enter Shark Bay World Heritage area,
stopping at gorgeous Shell Beach before reaching our
overnight stop at Denham. (BLD)
Day 3 -
Shark Bay to Coral Bay (H)
We hit the beach after a short drive across the Peron Peninsula
and make our way to the world famous Monkey Mia dolphins
- have your camera ready for some great shots of these entrancing
animals. From here, we head to Carnarvon, with a stop at a
banana plantation (the chocolate coated frozen bananas sold
here are a yummy treat!) From Carnarvon we finish the day
by driving the highway to Coral Bay, the Jewel of the
North. (B,L,D)
Day 4 -
Coral Bay & Exmouth (H)
It's time to relax! Spend today discovering the wonders of
the Ningaloo Reef and its fantastic marine wildlife.
Snorkelling, cruising on a glass-bottom boat, swimming with
manta rays or whale sharks (seasonal), quad bike tours or
a joy flight over the reef (all at own expense) are just some
of the ways you can check out this beautiful aquatic park.
Late this afternoon we make the short trip to Exmouth. (BLD)
Day 5 -
Exmouth (H)
Get ready to explore the Exmouth region. After breakfast we
head to Yardie Creek in the Cape Range National Park.
Turquoise Bay is a great spot for a swim (or just lazing
on the beach!). The views from historic Vlahming Head Lighthouse
are spectacular. We head back to our accommodation mid afternoon.
(BL)
Day 6 -
Exmouth to Karijini National Park (BC)
Heading inland through the vast cattle stations of the Pilbara
region, our destination is the oasis of Karijini. This afternoon
we drop in at Tom Price, a little town known for its
iron ore mining, before setting up our camp overlooking the
magnificent Hamersley Range, just in time to watch
the sun set. (BLD)
Days 7
& 8 - Karijini National Park (C)
It takes two full days to explore and take in the surrounding
national park and gorges. Formed over 2,500 million years
ago, the Hamersley Ranges are some of the most unusual landforms
on earth. Deep in the gorges you'll come across cascading
waterfalls and fresh, still waterholes - perfect for swimming.
Some of the gorges are so narrow; you can touch both sides
at once! Dales, Gorge, Fortesque Falls, Fern Pool, Circular
Pool, Weano Gorge and Hancock Gorge are just some of the
areas we'll get to. Definitely a highlight! (BLD)
Day 9 -
Karijini National Park to Indee Station (C)
We depart Karinjini this morning and take a leisurely
drive out of the park towards outback Indee Station. We have
time here to view Aboriginal rock art at Red rock before spending
our last night together before heading for Broome. (BLD)
Day 10 -
Eighty Mile Beach to Broome
On the road again as we head towards the coast and the iron
ore port of Port Headland. We have time for a quick
town tour to marvel at the sheer size of the iron ore industry.
On route to Broome we enjoy a leisurely break and take
in the glory of the stretching sands of the 80 Mile Beach.
Enjoy a stroll along the beach or a refreshing swim before
our final leg into Broome. (BL)
Day 11 &
12 - Broome (H)
Two days of leisure in this historic northern pearling town.
There is plenty to see and do in Broome, time to just relax
or laze on the beach in idyllic weather conditions on the
famous Cable Beach or view some of the old pearling
luggers. We start our time here with a town tour to show you
the sights. (B)
Day 13 -
Broome to Windjana Gorge
Out of Broome we stop briefly at Willare Bridge, where a rushing
torrent of water flows in the mighty Fitzroy River
during the wet season. From here we leave the bitumen behind
as we head for the Oscar Range and on to Tunnel Creek,
where a 750 metre tunnel passes under the Napier Range. The
area has a rich bushranger history - ask your guide for the
true story! (LD)
Day 14 -
Windjana Gorge to Mt Barnett
Windjana Gorge is worth exploring (there's loads of freshwater
crocodiles here!) before we hit the track again to travel
along the famous Gibb River road to to Manning Gorge
and to watch the sunset over the Barnett Range. (BLD)
Day 15 -
Gibb River Road and Gorges
A great day of swimming and hiking! Explore some the Kimberley's
striking gorges, including Barnett, Manning, Adcock
or Galvans depending on the time of year. We're in for
another night at our bush camp. (BLD)
Day 16 -
Gibb River Road to El Questro Station
We pass through some ancient and spectacular country as we
travel along the Gibb River Road. Crossing the Pentecost
River, we reach the famous El Questro Station. We walk
into the beautiful Cockburn Ranges for a swim under the waterfall
at Emma Gorge before retiring for the night. (BLD)
Day 17 -
El Questro to Bungle Bungles
Today sit back and admire the awesome scenery of the Carr
Boyd and Durack Ranges as we head to Turkey Creek. We take
a challenging 4WD trip into the Bungle Bungle (Purnululu)
National Park for sunset over the Osmond Ranges and our
overnight camp. (BLD)
Day 18 -
Bungle Bungle NP
It's a full day of exploration today. The rock formations
of the Bungle Bungles massif are remarkable and we visit the
permanent waterhole of Frog Hole, breathtaking Echidna
Chasm and overwhelming and magnificent Cathedral Gorge.
There's time to get another perspective of the Bungles by
helicopter if you choose (at own expense) before we head back
to our overnight bush camp. (BLD)
Day 19 -
Bungle-Bungles to Kununurra
It's time for some 4WD action as we wind our way out of the
Bungle Bungles on our way to Kununurra, the capital of the
north. This afternoon we spend time exploring Hidden Valley,
just a stones throw from Kununurra township. (BLD)
Day 20 -
Kununurra to Victoria River
Lake Argyle, created by the Ord River Dam, is
the biggest man-made lake in Australia and a couple of times
bigger than Sydney Harbour! We spend some time here this morning
before crossing the state border into the Northern Territory.
If we've got time, we'll check out the Keep River National
Park before reaching camp on the Victoria River. (BLD)
Day 21
- Victoria River to Darwin
We're on the home run now! It's a short hop across to Katherine
where we stop briefly at Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge.
There's time for one last refreshing swim at Edith Falls
before we arrive in Darwin, the last stop for the journey.
(BL)
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Note:
Adventure Tours Australia
reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers
prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children.
Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to
seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements,
particularly in November and April when the Gibb River Road
and Bungle Bungle NP may be closed.
Package is made up of two individual tours; therefore you
may travel with a different guide and passengers during each
section.
*Upgrade accommodation is on request basis only.
Sleeping Bag hire $50
Please note tour is operated as a code-share with Western
Xposure.
Breakfast in Broome is not included with upgrade accommodation.
The
above program should only be used as a guideline and tour
guides may change programs at their discretion to suit the
specific interests of their group.
Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel
direct with the tour operator.
Personal luggage 15kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of
max 15kgs and a day pack.
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ATA Child
Policy On Tours
Note:
N/S = This tour is not available to children 12 years
and under.
Note: N/A = This option
is not available at a discounted child rate.
Note: *Child rates
are for children 8-12 years accompanied by an adult
Note: Children 7 years
and under are not permitted to travel on any tour
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